Cc2531 zigbee adapters support

WebThings
#1

I’d like to play with Mozilla WebThings. I’d install it on my Raspberry 3 to control some zigbee bulbs (still to buy).

I read DIGI Xstick and Conbee zigbee adapters are supported but they’re not cheap or easy to find here in Italy. Are the cheap cc2531 usb adapters a viable alternative?

#2

There is a pull request to add support for the cc253x: https://github.com/mozilla-iot/zigbee-adapter/pull/101 but I’ve been so bust with other things that I haven’t had a chance to review and test it.

#3

So apparently support for my CC2531 dongle is here. I’ve flashed it following the instructions in the link above:

  • downloaded the correct firmware in hex format (not the zigbee2mqtt one!)
  • got the bin file on linux
  • used and arduino duemilanove board with a firmware from ccloader to flash the dongle
  • connected it to my dongle using four jumper cables (had to bend its pins to do so) while the dongle was powered from USB
  • flashed it on windows with ccloader (or I had to compile ccloader!)

Flash process ended with no errors but I guess the dongle is not working ok. The most obvious thing is its LED is off but it also fails to detect ikea tradfri bubs when trying.

How do I check if the dongle is correctly detected and working?
Should I flash it again?

#4

Well, my fault. It does work indeed. LED is off but not a problem. journald shows zigbee-adaper being loaded and all. It just took some time to detect the bulb.

Very good!

#5

Hi Dudud,

I’m wondering to buy the same dongle and integrate it with mozilla IOT to control bulbs and switchs (on/off).
Do you have any success with it?

#6

Hi, I’m in the same, but should I flash by obligation? cc debugger is very expensive.
this link I opened a discussion.